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Littelfuse (NASDAQ:LFUS) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Littelfuse's stock symbol?

Littelfuse trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LFUS."

How often does Littelfuse pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Littelfuse?

Littelfuse declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 7th. Investors of record on Wednesday, November 21st will be given a dividend of $0.43 per share on Thursday, December 6th. This represents a $1.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.92%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, November 20th. View Littelfuse's Dividend History.

How will Littelfuse's stock buyback program work?

Littelfuse announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback plan on Sunday, June 4th 2017, which allows the company to repurchase 1,000,000 outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are usually a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

How were Littelfuse's earnings last quarter?

Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS) released its earnings results on Wednesday, October, 31st. The technology company reported $2.49 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.40 by $0.09. The technology company had revenue of $439.20 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $441.62 million. Littelfuse had a return on equity of 17.35% and a net margin of 7.47%. The business's revenue was up 38.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.12 EPS. View Littelfuse's Earnings History.

When is Littelfuse's next earnings date?

How can I listen to Littelfuse's earnings call?

Littelfuse will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, January 30th at 10:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

What guidance has Littelfuse issued on next quarter's earnings?

Littelfuse updated its fourth quarter 2018 earnings guidance on Wednesday, October, 31st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.92-2.06 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $2.11. The company issued revenue guidance of $408-420 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $415.42 million.Littelfuse also updated its Q4 guidance to $1.92-$2.06 EPS.

What price target have analysts set for LFUS?

4 brokerages have issued 12 month price targets for Littelfuse's stock. Their predictions range from $215.00 to $248.00. On average, they anticipate Littelfuse's stock price to reach $226.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 20.6% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Littelfuse.

What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Littelfuse?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Littelfuse in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Littelfuse.

What are Wall Street analysts saying about Littelfuse stock?

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Littelfuse stock:

1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Littelfuse is the preferred brand for leading manufacturers around the world, with more than 40 sales, manufacturing and engineering facilities and a global network of distribution channels. Littelfuse products are vital components in virtually every market that uses electrical energy, from consumer electronics to automobiles, commercial vehicles and industrial equipment. They are also expanding into adjacent markets that complement their core business including power distribution centers for mining operations, generator controls and protection for marine applications, heavy-duty switches for commercial vehicles and electromechanical sensors used in the automotive industry. " (1/15/2019)

2. Barrington Research analysts commented, "We have a MARKET PERFORM investment rating on the shares. Company Description Littelfuse, Inc. engages in supplying of circuit protection products for the electronics, automotive and electrical industries. It offers electromechanical and electronic switch and control devices for commercial and specialty vehicles and sensors for automobile safety systems, as well as protection relays and power distribution centers for the safe control and distribution of electricity. It operates through the following segments: Electronics, Automotive, and Electrical. The Electronics segment includes the broadest and deepest portfolio of overvoltage and overcurrent solutions. The Automotive segment maintains a direct sales force to service all the major automotive OEMs and system suppliers domestically." (10/29/2018)

Has Littelfuse been receiving favorable news coverage?

Media headlines about LFUS stock have been trending very positive recently, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group identifies positive and negative news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Littelfuse earned a news sentiment score of 3.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media headlines about the technology company a news buzz of 4.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near term.

Which major investors are selling Littelfuse stock?

LFUS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Alta Capital Management LLC, First Hawaiian Bank and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System. Company insiders that have sold Littelfuse company stock in the last year include David W Heinzmann, Deepak Nayar, Gordon Hunter, Ian Highley, Jeffrey G Gorski, John E Major, Matthew Cole, Meenal Sethna, Michael P Rutz, Nathan Zommer, Ronald L Schubel, Ryan K Stafford and T J Chung. View Insider Buying and Selling for Littelfuse.

Which major investors are buying Littelfuse stock?

LFUS stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Summit Creek Advisors LLC, Advisors Capital Management LLC, Oakbrook Investments LLC, McCollum Christoferson Group LLC and Retirement Systems of Alabama. View Insider Buying and Selling for Littelfuse.

How do I buy shares of Littelfuse?

Shares of LFUS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

What is Littelfuse's stock price today?

One share of LFUS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $187.42.

How big of a company is Littelfuse?

Littelfuse has a market capitalization of $4.71 billion and generates $1.22 billion in revenue each year. The technology company earns $119.51 million in net income (profit) each year or $7.74 on an earnings per share basis. Littelfuse employs 10,700 workers across the globe.

MarketBeat Community Rating for Littelfuse (NASDAQ LFUS)

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